The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-23
a Change of Ownership.

the rallroad is represented by Hon. Orville
d. Baker, of this city. and Richard Olney,
Esq, of Boston.
A Change of Ownership.
Especial to the Press.J
AUGUSTA, Sept. 22.-With this weeks is
sue the Home Farm ends its existence in
Augusta, and today all the material of the
paper was removed to Waterville. A new
firm has been formed, to be known as Wing,
Burleigh & Co., and they win publish the
Home Farm in connection with the Water
vile Mail. The name of the former will
be changed and it will appear in a new dress
of type. A new Campbell oscillating press
has been purchased and set up to print it on.
Lost Leg.
BRUNSWICK, Sept. 22-There was an i'm
mense jam about the Maine Central station
this morning as the visiting firemen arrived.
AS an engine was backing up, Philip Fair
banks stepped upon the track and was run
over and one Of his legs cut off, He is about
% years of age.
Highly compiimented.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 22.-Adjutant General
Gallagher has arrived home from Philadel-
phia He was delighted with the bearing of
the Maine troops at the Centennial and says
that their fine marching and soldierIy bear
ing were highly complimented by the officers
of other States, by President Cleveland,
Gen. Sheridan and prominent citizens. The
new uniforms were greatly admired by the
adjutant generals of Other States.
Death from Lockjaw.
CAMDEN, Sept. calvin Howard of
West Camden, died yesterday of lockjaw
caused by getting his thumb jammed in a
cider press. His age was about So years.
The Robbins Family.
CAMDEN, Sept. 22-The first Robbins fam
lily reunion was held yesterday at Milton
Robbins's farm in Appleton. 1t was the hun,
dredth anniversary of his fathers settle
ment on the farm and marriage there. Over
400 relatives were present; the Oldest. Will
lard Robbins, being 81 years old.
A Former Pennington Citizen.
FARSnNeToN, Sept o. "A despatch re-
ceived here announces the death in Milton
Mills, N. H., of Joseph Townsend, fol
many years superintendent of the Moose
head woolen mill at East Wilton. He lately
moved to New Hampshire. The cause of his
death was apoplexy. He was about 65 years
old and leaves widow and several children
Mr.. Townsend was prominent member Of
the Free Baptist Church and was respected
by everybody. He had an insurance ON hil
life Of $1,000.
A New Steamer.
RoCKLAND, Sept. 22.-The new steamer
Bluehill, of the Rockland and Ellsworth
line, arrived at Rockland from Boston las
evening, and made her first trip today.
large number Of invitations were issued
Arboo's AssaiIant Arrested.
DOVER, Sept 22.--George Larrabee wa
arrested today by Sheriff Martin at Moose
head Lake and brought to this place. charged
with shooting John Arboo at North Eas
Garry, Moosehead Lake. yesterday.
BANGOR, Sept 22.-The surgeon in at
tendance upon Arboo, who was shot by Lar
rabee at North East Garry, Mooseheat
Lake, yesterday, reports that the patient il
not so seriously injured as at first supposed
and that he is quite comfortable and getting
along we'll
Captain Niaxwelps VIII.
BosToN, Sept. 22.-This afternoon Hon
George S. Hale deposited in the Probate
Office for Suffolk county the will of Capt
Noble Maxwell, which is dated Sept. 10
1870 His nephews, Charles Merritt, Charlie,
Maxwell and Kilburn Maxwell, are named
as executors, and no bond of upward o.
$4,000 is to be required from each. The en-.
tire property of Capt Maxwell is left to his
relatives, twenty-one in number, the be
quests ranging from $4,000 to $4,000 each
The residue is to be divided among the per
sons named as legatees in equal proportion
Still in Jail.
BIDDEFoRD, Sept. 22.-The Associated
Press dispatch sent from this city and pub
lished in the Portland and Boston papers
to the effect that DIR. E. G. Stevens, of thi
city, had been discharged from the count,
jail at Alfred, is incorrect. DR.. Stevens il
still in Jail and will not be released until tn,
grand jury reports and orders Jailer Stevens
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